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Will Kemba Walker re-sign with the Hornets? Here's what he said

If Wednesday night's game vs Orlando really was it for Kemba Walker, he went out with a bang, scoring 43 points for the Hornets.

Author: WCNC Staff

Published: 7:15 AM EDT April 11, 2019

Updated: 11:35 AM EDT April 11, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If that was it, Kemba Walker went out with a bang.

The three-time NBA All-Star put up 43 points and five assists on 25 shots in a 122-114 loss in the Charlotte Hornets' regular season finale Wednesday night. The loss eliminated Charlotte from playoff contention, but even with a win the Hornets would be out thanks to Detroit's victory over the New York Knicks.

For the first time in his eight-year career, Walker will be a free agent. His impressive resume means Walker will have options in the offseason, so there's no guarantee he comes back to the Queen City for the 2019-20 season and beyond.

After the game, Walker told reporters he wasn't sure what he'll do, saying he wants to meet with his family and his agent.

"I'm not sure yet. I don't know, I've got time to start thinking about that stuff," Walker said. "When the time comes, it comes. I've never been a free agent, I don't know what to expect. I just don't know."

"MVP!" chants rained down on Walker as he left the court with a little over a minute to play in Wednesday's game. Hornets fans are fully aware that they might've seen the last of Walker on the home team.